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Speculation about barenia leather choice at Chopard
Someone has asked about barenia leather and reasons for choosing it at Chopard.
I'm only speculating but decisions are made at Chopard from the head and the heart.
It's a family firm, so they are allowed to do so.
Many of the Chopard design thema have some family 'connection' like the elephants, clowns, lamb and vintage car motifs.
All the technical reasons like scratch resistance, patina with aging and water resistant properties are important.
Sportive watches like the Classic Racing range should have calfskin or canvas straps for practical reasons like wear and tear or situational appropriateness. Patent leather or prime Alligator skin may not be 'correct' for the situation.
Barenia leather was developed mainly for saddlemakers as its properties are ideal for equestrian conditions and comfort.
My speculation is that the family interest in equestrian sport and saddlery has also 'influenced' the choice of barenia leather. One of the Scheufeles is an international equestrian competitor.
Its a comforting story anyway 
Regards,
MTF
Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph: Owner Watch Review
Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph: Watch Owner Review My love affair with the new Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph was a calm and considered evolution. I was informed of the novelty by a launch report on PuristSPro web...
What a great review!
I don't know why I didn't shoot this watch in Paris or London... sometimes I have a strange behaviour... anyway... There is something special with this watch.... I hate the yellow colour on watches but here it works perfectly! It is a very balanced and le...
Actually, I have only two slightly yellow watches
FrX Like you, I do not usually go Technicolor ® for my watch dials. I consider this Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph 2014 Series as mostly silver grey dial with black and yellow highlights. The other mostly black dial with only a yellow...
Speculation about barenia leather choice at Chopard
Someone has asked about barenia leather and reasons for choosing it at Chopard. I'm only speculating but decisions are made at Chopard from the head and the heart. It's a family firm, so they are allowed to do so. Many of the Chopard design thema have som...
Tried both versions
The strap and the bracelet, a week or so ago. They wear very differently to each other, but I love both for the colour. Really do stand out nicely Cheers, and Happy New Year to all Tim
Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique yellow highlights
....really pops up against the black and steel grey dial. Obviously, I preferred the vintage 1960s style of perforated leather strap. I was "practising" before the LUC 1963 Chronograph PuristS' Edition arrived. :-) Regards, MTF
